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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Seoul, Kr

Stockholm, Se

• Responsible for over six hundred thousand units, $200 million of sales volume & $30 million spending accrual. • Directly managed six team members and two dotted line reports to drive profitable business for the Frigidaire, Electrolux brands. • Developed a strategic planning process including one, three, & five year plans to align the company & customer mutual goals. • Increased profitability by over 48% by implementing price, mix and spending improvements. • Selected as an Operating Committee member designed to set the corporate strategic vision.

• Responsible for technology development and innovation for the Kenmore brand.• Managed the Kenmore brand product development process from concept through product launch. • Managed multi-million dollar investment request for the Kenmore brand to ensure a profitable ROI.• Developed the future product and merchandising line-up for the Kenmore & Kenmore Elite brands.• Managed multinational projects between Sears US, Sears Canada and Sears International. • Worked with product lines and factories on development of product and product cost.• Successfully negotiated the Kenmore business with a result of incremental 10% in revenue.

Managed over $50 million of sales volume and a $3,000,000 promotional budget. Responsible for the wholesale, merchandising and retail of appliances to Sears.Oversaw the handled all aspects of the Kenmore and Kenmore Elite OEM business. Managed the inventory, promotional planning and product development. Responsible for creating and managing new innovation and sales strategy for long term growth.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Liaison for merchandising, and marketing plan between Sears channel and the Maytag organization.Responsible for coordinating training events between Sears' home office and the Maytag field sales force.Implemented a new process for communicating product launches.Held monthly conference calls to discuss tactics on achieving increased product exposure of Maytag appliances. Responsible for internal weekly newsletter reporting special promotional events to the field sales force.Executed new marketing strategies to focus on Sears processes critical to the daily activities of Sears' sales organization.Managed over $15 million of sales volume in the microwave category and a $2 million promotional budget. Negotiated new models lineup for the microwave category while maintaining budgetary constraints.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

District Market Manager Westchester County, NY May 2001- March 2002Increased appliance sales through large independent appliance retailers by 21.1% to $12.6 million annually. Motivated and trained appliance retailers on the numerous aspects of successful appliance retailing.Managed a $30,000 merchandising and promotional budget.Instrumental in organizing buying trade shows leading to sales increase with the NECO buying group organization. Strategically increased advertising with key customers gaining product exposure in key retail areas.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Sales Operations Manager Mid Atlantic, July 2000 - May 2001Selected for special assignment directing merchandising leadership to a unique channel of distribution - Maytag Home Appliance Centers Worked with storeowners on expansion planning and profitable business objectives.Analyzed the financial status of small retailers and coached business owners on ways to improve operations.Helped establish team environments in small business operations by training employees on the need for diverse personalities for achieving business objectives.Worked with appliance retailers on recruiting, selecting and hiring new employees.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

District Manager New York, NY February 1999 - July 2000Selected as Maytag Appliance's High Potential Management Candidate. Increased appliance sales by 19.6% to $11 million annually.Sales experience includes buying groups, large independents, chain stores, and national accounts.Promoted appliances sales through numerous media outlets in the New York Metro area.Developed and administered retail incentive programs to increase business with key customers. Directly assisted in the restructuring of the New York Metro territories to maximize sales efforts.Designed and presented group training sessions to appliance professionals. Maintained positive win/win customer relations by identifying problems, analyzing needs and developing solutions.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

National Account Manger New York, NY August 1997 - February 1999 Achieved Presidents Club honors in 1998 and 1997 by achieving over 100 percent of quota.Designated Region expert on computer based training initiatives. Trained appliance retailers, sales associates, and managers to enhance sales effectiveness. Supervised the development of Interns in the New York market. Organized, managed and conducted sales training sessions and trade shows.Responsible for implementing and maintaining attractive and creative retail displays.Successfully introduced new concepts, products and strategies to appliance retailers.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

District Representative Utica, NY August 1996 August 1997Implemented new ideas for merchandising products that enhanced sales effectiveness. Managed a 40 plus account territory, while consistently performing above Annual Operating Plan.Marketing Representative Centreville, VA May 1996 August 1996Participated in Maytag's marketing intern training program.Marketing Representative Newton, IA February 1996 May 1996Selected for Maytag's product knowledge training program.

Masters, Business Administration - Marketing

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration - Marketing

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing